How Many Syllables In Wendy?
2syllables
Wendy has 2 syllables, wen-dy. It is a disyllabic word.
wendy
/ˈwen.di/ UK /ˈwen.di/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, wen.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV
Division By Sound
/wen.di/
Division By Letters
wen-dy
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Wendy
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 primary stress | w | e | n | CVC | closed |
| 2 | d | i | – | CV | open |
Why Wendy Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in Wendy?
Wendy has 2 syllables, wen-dy. In British English it is transcribed /ˈwen.di/.
Which syllable is stressed in Wendy?
The first syllable, wen, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of Wendy?
Wendy has the structure CVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide Wendy into syllables?
By sound, wen.di. By letters, as a spelling guide, wen-dy.